Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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Wednesday, Sept. 28 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mentoring of Moms, 9-10:30 a.m., Range Community Bible Church, Hurley. 715-561-4355. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-5... Full story
BELGIUM, Wis. - Elaine Glaser, 86, of Belgium, formerly of Pence and Milwaukee, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2016, at Belgium Gardens, where she had resided for the last six years. Elaine was born in Ironwood, Mich., on July 25, 1930, daughter of John and Helmi Mandelin Brackett. The family lived in Pence. She attended local schools and graduated from Hurley High School in 1947. Elaine was united in marriage with Russell Glaser on Aug. 24, 1948, in Eau Claire. The couple settled in... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - "I cannot thank you enough," Kenneth Wegmeyer, of Ironwood, said Monday as the people who saved his life on Aug. 17 were honored. The Ironwood City Commission recognized the citizen volunteers, public safety officers and Beacon Ambulance attendants who revived Wegmeyer after he suffered a heart attack while riding his bike with the Superior Riders that evening. Wegmeyer was able to joke Monday that he really doesn't remember much of that...
Tuesday, Sept. 27 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Breakfast For Your Brain, 10 a.m., Mercer, Wis., Community Center. 715-561-2695. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Golden Dragon. New members welcome. Survivors of Suicide, 6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church basement, Ironwood. Woods and Blooms Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Haines Civic Center, Mercer, Wis. Alcoh... Full story
GURNEY, Wis. - Joseph B. "Jake" Kasper, 55, of Gurney, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Sept. 14, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous, 14-month battle with lung cancer. He was born March 11, 1961, in St. Paul, Minn., son of the late Joseph and Faythe (Heyne) Kasper. He attended Carver Elementary School in Maplewood, Minn., and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1979. He then received an Associate of Applied Science degree in... Full story
IRONWOOD — Lila J. Bantz, age 89, of Ironwood died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Ironwood. She was born Feb. 28, 1927 in Ironwood, daughter of the late Nante and Lillian (Kinnunen) Holappa. Lila attended Ironwood schools, graduating from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1945. Her husband, Jerome Bantz, preceded her in death on April 14, 1985. She is survived by three sons, Jerry of Ironwood, Stephen (Juliane) of Milwaukee, and Mark (Suzzanne) of Richfield, Wis.; four grandchildren, Kyle Christine (Ian Dees) Bantz of Lexington, V... Full story
Monday, Sept. 26 Little Finland, Finnish classes: 3 p.m. beginners, 4 p.m. advanced at Little Finland, Kimball. WI. 906-932-1608. Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Methamphetamine ETC, 8 p.m., support group,... Full story
L'ANSE - Hurley defensive tackle Mitchell Hissa felt a lot better in the second half when he switched from drinking water that didn't agree with him to Gatorade. Everybody on the Hurley sideline felt better in the second half as the Midgets averted L'Anse's upset attempt by keeping the Hornets off the board after the break. The Midgets defeated the Purple Hornets 40-20 and qualified for the WIAA playoffs for the 19th consecutive year. Hurley trailed much of the first half and entered halftime...
HURLEY — Since 1966, Highline has continued to provide rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities in Iron County and the surrounding area. When the disability services program became incorporated in 1966, people thought it wouldn’t last more than six months, according to current CEO Donna Reinerio. In response, Hurley Mayor Paul Santini and a group of like-minded people formed a board and selected Santini to be chairman. They were determined to prove the naysayers wrong, Reinerio said. Moving forward, in November 1966 Rei...
HURLEY, Wis. - Nadya (Anderson) Kangas, 73, died on Sept. 21, 2016, at Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. She was born Jan. 8, 1943, in Manchester, England, to Wolf and Isabella Heumann, and adopted by Richard and Thea Anderson in 1951. Before cancer cruelly stole her ability to do the things she loved, she was widely known as an excellent cook, world traveler and wonderful conversationalist. To the end she was a fiercely devoted mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, as... Full story
CABLE, Wis. — In as close to a WIAA Division 3 sectional preview as Hurley will get, Tori Anderson finished fourth Thursday at Telemark Golf Course. Ironwood's Nick Niemi found out he would have a good shot at a Wisconsin state berth — if he weren't competing in Michigan. He won the invite with a time of 17:29.2, beating Drummond's Gavin Martell by 20.6 seconds. Fourteen of the 20 teams from the sectional took part. But that excluded Chequamegon, which has been dominant this season and one of...
By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] HURLEY - In an effort to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of broadband service in Iron County, particularly the resources offered to senior residents, the Gogebic Range Broadband Committee and University of Wisconsin Extension System are holding an upcoming focus group session. "The primary reason (the focus group) is coming together is to analyze the resources that are available to the senior citizens of this area. And senior citizens when I say...
Thursday, Sept. 22 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Hurley High School Tennis Courts. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse Faith Center, Ironwood. Friends of the Iron Belle... Full story
Wednesday, Sept. 21 Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. Mercer Area Play Group, 9:30-11 a.m., Mercer, Wis., Public Library. 715-476-2366. Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. Kimball Homemakers, 1 p.m., Kimball Community Center. Iron County Veterans Service Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. Ironwood American Legion Aux... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] HURLEY — The Hurley School Board on Monday gave its blessing to a “Senior to Senior” project designed to bring the younger generation closer to their elders. Mark Marczak, head of the Iron County Senior Citizens Center, said there’s a “generational gap” between students and senior citizens and he’d like to bring them closer together. The high school students will help senior citizens with tackling social media, such as using Facebook. Marczak said many elderly people have reservations about using compu...
Tuesday, Sept. 20 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. Iron-Gogebic Integrated Family Services, 9-10:30 a.m., Iron County Courthouse, Hurley. 906-663-4045 or 715-561-2191. Wisconsin Veterans Employment Services Representative, 9-11:30 a.m., veterans service office, Hurley. 715-392-7808. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Memorial Building. 906-667-1110. Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with Regional Hospice nurses, Mill Street Garden, Bessemer. 906-663-0308. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Ruth G. Helin, 91, of Gile, Wis., passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, with her family by her side. She was born June 13, 1925, in Ishpeming, to Niilo and Hilma (Ruslin) Augustson. She lived in Republic and moved to Hurley, Wis., as a young child. She attended Cary and Hurley schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1942. Ruth was united in marriage to Raymond W. Helin on May 24,... Full story
MILTON, Wis. - Joseph B. "Joe" Tomasin, 92, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Sept. 11, 2016, at the Heartwarming House, Milton, where he recently resided. He was born April 12, 1924, in Hurley, the son of the late John and Margaret (Uski) Tomasin. He attended and graduated from high school in Hurley. Following graduation, Joe was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving his country during World War II while stationed in Papua, New Guinea. He attended the University of... Full story
Monday, Sept. 19 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Montreal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church basement, next to Holiday gas station, Ontonagon. area74.org. Methamphetamine ETC, 8 p.m., support group, Woodland Church, Ironwood. 906-285-2813 or methetc.web.com. Government Bessemer Housing Commission, 8:30 a.m.,... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Frances T. Monrad, 93, of Ironwood, died Saturday morning, Aug. 20, 2016, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. The former Frances Tabacchi was born May 2, 1923, in Hurley, Wis., daughter of the late Louis and Maria Tabacchi. Surviving are a brother, Leno (Jo) Tabacchi, San Clemente, Calif.; nieces, Lee Ann (Greg) Plotts, Valley Village, Calif., Lynn (Patrick) Canning, Anaheim, Calif., Catherine (Steve) Garvey, Shoreview, Minn., and Mary (Greg) Pavlak and Susan (Mary... Full story
MERCER, Wis. — Representatives of the Mercer Veterans Memorial on Friday dedicated a POW/MIA memorial and the Ladies Auxiliary Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park. Rhiannon Stryjewski, 15, of Mercer, sang the Star Spangled Banner in front of about 20 people. The crowd then made its way to the Ladies Auxiliary Memorial. Dressed in her uniform, Betty Snyder said the memorial is intended to honor the ladies who have supported veterans. The memorial was proudly donated by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 424 of Mercer and Manitowish W...
Saturday, Sept. 17 Community Pickleball Paddlers, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Children’s Story Hour, 10 a.m., Marenisco Public Library. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Sunday, Sept. 18 Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Movie: “The Final Defense,” 2 p.m., Little Finland, Kimball, Wis. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Monday, Sept. 19 Iron County Food Pantry, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan... Full story
Thursday, Sept. 15 Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Hurley High School Tennis Courts. Gogebic County Veterans Service Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667-1110. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Grief Support Group, 2 p.m., The Inn Bed and Breakfast, Montreal, Wis. 906-663-0308. Mended Hearts and Diabetes Support Group, 2 p.m., Aspirus Grand View Hospital conference area, Ironwood. 906-932-2443. Bessemer Area Historical Society, 2... Full story
IRON BELT, Wis. — Donald W. Pirk, 64, of Iron Belt, died on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, in Iron Belt. He was born June 22, 1952, in Burlington, the son of the late Leslie and Marion (Normolle) Pirk. Don grew up and attended schools in the Burlington area. He was a self-employed accountant for many years and most recently worked for Walmart in Ironwood in the accounting department. He was a very proud and active member and former District Governor of the Hurley Lions Club. Don thought of the Lions members as members of his family. He is survived b... Full story
By RALPH ANSAMI [email protected] IRONWOOD - The Ironwood welcome sign off McLeod Avenue that was destroyed in a rollover accident will be replaced to the tune of $14,000. That's the amount the city received from its insurance company to replace the sign. The city commission on Monday approved a bid from Creative Signs, of DePere, Wis., to design and erect a new sign. The driver who was involved in the accident on Dec. 13, Tyler Strebe, 27, of Hurley, was uninsured. The vehicle also...
